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Zero-rating of sanitary pads, bread flour, and cake flour
From April 2019, sanitary pads, bread flour, and cake flour will be zero-rated, meaning they will be taxed at 0% to reduce their cost for consumers, especially low-income households.
Delivering the MTBPS, Mboweni announced that government proposed that come April 2019 the three items will be added to the zero-rated list.
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/dlamini-salutes-zero-rating-products
Amounts
R 668 000 000, R 16 200 000 000
Free sanitary pads for female learners
Female learners will receive free sanitary pads, helping to reduce financial burdens and support their education and dignity.
She said the provision of free sanitary pads to female learners will alleviate the burdens of women, and afford women the opportunity to reprioritize their funds for other developmental ventures.
R668 million for revitalization of government-owned industrial parks in township areas
This funding will support the revitalization of industrial parks in townships, aiming to boost local economies and empower women entrepreneurs who run informal businesses.
The R668 million allocated to revitalize government-owned industrial parks in township areas is a further demonstration of government’s commitment to changing the lives of poor and working class women.
